Russia to divert 20 bcm of gas from Ukraine to Nord Stream

MOSCOW

MOSCOW May 25 Russia will redirect around 20
billion cubic metres of gas transported through Ukraine to the
new Nord Stream pipeline, the head of Russia's gas monopoly
Gazprom (GAZP.MM) said on Wednesday, Interfax reported.

The Nord Stream pipeline that will carry Russian gas under
the Baltic Sea to Germany is slated for launch later this year.